Frogs already knew it wasn’t easy being green, but the going just got a lot tougher for the 1,012 additional species of amphibians who have now been newly identified as at risk of extinction in a Yale ...

Nearly 20 years ago, the first global assessment of amphibians found the animals facing widespread declines. Now, a second, updated report shows that many amphibians are still in trouble, but with ...

A fungus devastating frogs and toads on nearly every continent may have an Achilles heel. Scientists have discovered a virus that infects the fungus, and that could be engineered to save the ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Twelve pairs of poison dart frogs were recently translocated in Panama in a bid to strengthen the species’ chances of survival and provide answers ...

You’ve heard of a “frog in your throat,” but probably not like this. By Asher Elbein On a hike through a sweaty Peruvian jungle in 2016, Kim Roelants, a biologist at Vrije University Brussel in ...

Tomato frogs are fascinating amphibians that make great pets for beginner keepers. Hailing from Madagascar, they’re a tropical species with many quirks, and they’re relatively easy to care for. In ...

Even though spring is here, and days are getting longer, now that daylight savings has come and gone, I get to commute to work in the dark again. This has its pros and cons, but one exciting thing is ...

Amphibian species around the world are threatened with extinction by the deadly fungal disease, chytridiomycosis. A simple, low-cost solution to provide warm conditions enabling frogs to clear the ...

In 1970, Kermit the Frog first sang his signature song, “It’s Not Easy Bein’ Green.” The renowned Muppet laments his discontent in life because of his green coloration. But by the end of the famous ...

Frogs are fascinating animals and, just like bats, are beneficial neighbors. Before we talk about attracting frogs to your yard, I want to dispel a myth about the difference between frogs and toads ...